A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4206303 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4208234 epoch_slot_no: 17834 block_no: 4206126 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2068 time: 2020-05-25 00:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfda4461210b4e60c4adbcc299b890cfac6574af303c28907e94b5259b55e650fBlock Operator
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